Yea, it's RM30 for Machines' Membership. Unfortunately, I was told that there's no more iPhone SE Space Grey 64GB from Machines. In fact, I think only the 16GB specs is available for the iPhone SE.

Regardless of the price discount or not, the price of RM2199 is truly a best-bang-for-the-buck deal, considering what's in the hood of this iPhone SE.

Even though it wasn't engineered to have the 3D Touch or the 2nd-Gen TouchID or the 5MP FaceTime camera, the iPhone SE still packs quite a deal of hardware tech within that that's actually the best way to describe it i.e. iPhone 6s in iPhone 5s!

In fact, come to think of it, it's more like "iPhone 6s Plus in iPhone 5s" considering that the battery life on the iPhone SE is said to be better than that of the iPhone 6s and just slightly behind the iPhone 6s Plus! ... Oh, and to top it off, the iPhone SE allows for single hand operation on the device, with ease, thanks to its size!

p/s: I'd missed the opportunity to own an iPhone SE 64Gb Space Grey I'm searching for alternative source for a brand new unit. Hopefully, I'll be able to get my hands on them, with the current price tag!

This post has been edited by domcobb: Oct 9 2016, 02:12 AM

Well, both Machines Outlets and Mac City Stores are out of stock for the iPhone SE Space Grey 64GB model for now. Both have mentioned, in passing remark that restock will take place subjective to the whole iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus fest but neither can confirm its validity. EpiCentre has advised me to get it straight from Apple Malaysia and the same suggestion was made by Aeon too. I'm keeping Apple Malaysia as an alternative as I prefer COD transaction

I know that there are forumers within, with their sales thread on the mentioned model and some of it are brand new.
I've got nothing against them as I've bought some stuff from here too but considering the price amount this time, I prefer to keep my options of purchase revolving around authorized retailers.

... hence, my "missed opportunity" on the desired specs/model of iPhone SE.
Apple Malaysia will be my last resort if all else failed.

p/s: I've never ordered through Apple Malaysia though. There's a 1st time for everything, I supposed.

Nope, not with Apple Malaysia.
It seems Machines may have restocked on iPhone SE as Space Grey 64GB is available on their website, which was unavailable, previously.
I'm calling them now but their line is busy, for the past 45mins!

Hey, that's a good price and you managed to seal a deal for yourself!
I take it that you've ordered stuff from GemFive before, considering your comment on GDEX.
So, when will that shiny Silver iPhone SE of yours arriving?

I've tested the iPhone 7 today, not the iPhone 7 Plus though, and I gotta say, the one thing that stood out the most, for me, was the new Home button! It felt odd at first but after playing with the phone for 7mins, I've gotten used to it and I think Apple is moving in the right direction with this. I did try using a fabric on the button and it sure looks like skin contact is a must, in order for it to work.

p/s: finally, it's ringing ... but no one is answering!

Ah, I see a clearer picture now of what you mean by "... another week to deliver for GDEX..." but I supposed that's their usual delivery logistics?

That's good!

I'm not surprised at all, that one, coming from the "larger screen smartphone user" category, can easily adapt to the 4" screen smartphone, regardless of its brand. There's just something about the comfort level of being able to use 1 hand ... CONVENIENTLY ... on our smartphone!

Of course, when Apple decided to join the market of larger screen smartphone, sacrifice has to be made and in this case, they traded off "convenience" (user experience) in favor of "size" (fashion trend).

I've tested the 4.7" iPhone 6s, and while the phone is good as it is: not able to reach to all areas of the screen, to access apps on the further corner, opposite of your thumb, like how you used to be able to do so, is just ... inconvenient, personally speaking. I can only imagine what's it like using the iPhone 6s Plus! I've got nothing against the latter as it packs quite the deal under its hood and that's what I want, for my next smartphone ... how I wish it comes in form of 4" screen ... Oh wait a minute, it's called iPhone SE!

p/s: I'd managed to reserve a unit for myself! Now, I gotta think about the cover ... any recommendation?

This post has been edited by domcobb: Oct 14 2016, 01:59 PM

Nah, I wouldn't use the word "stupid" because phone preferences is a subjective matter; and the best choice of phone will always be the one that you and you alone, are most comfortable with! In fact, personally, I think the phone itself is worth getting but the price drop made it even more worth it!

I've already collected mine from Machines @ Sunway Pyramid, but I haven't unboxed it just yet, pending phone case selection. I saw this Power Support Air Jacket case and immediately, liked it a lot but it's only designed for the iPhone 6s/6s Plus model. Anyone has suggestion on something similar?

p/s: I can't wait to upgrade form my iPhone 5 to the iPhone SE! ... and oh yea, I managed to get the Space Grey 64GB!

You're right about the front part of Space Grey but Silver is pretty cool looking too. In fact, it was gonna be my choice if ever the staff were to tell me that the Space Grey model is sold out! I knew if I missed this round, I wouldn't have a 2nd chance at getting my hands on the 64GB specs ... This 2nd round of restock is my 2nd chance and I was all ready to settle with the Silver but good thing that the Space Grey was still available!

This is the Power Support Air Jacket that I mentioned earlier on. It's thin and sleek; just what I want my iPhone SE to be encased in!

http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HE853...-iphone-5-5s-se

This post has been edited by domcobb: Oct 15 2016, 12:20 AM

Indeed, it is and the 1st time I saw it, I kinda liked it!
The staff in Machines, even open up the package, just to let me touch the product and I quite like the rubberized-plastic feel of it. It provides a good grip over the phone; and I was searching, high and low, for the compatible version of the same brand for the iPhone SE but there isn't any.
Instead, the staff directed me to the Apple's iPhone SE Leather Case (Black) which is RM189!

http://www.apple.com/my/shop/product/MMHH2...-black?fnode=99

Oh man ... 10mins apart ... but hey, the Silver is cool looking too; something for a change this time around, perhaps?

Hey, thanks for the suggestion!
I actually did check out their product line for the iPhone SE even before I got the phone, and the Ringke SLIM is the closest to the Power Support Air Jacket that I saw yesterday, with one major difference though, the former doesn't cover up the bottom part of the phone where the connectors are as well as the side, where the volume rocker and the mute button are, as much as the latter. but still, hey, thanks for the suggestion!

Indeed, it is expensive and yea, I'm considering alternatives now but that feeling ... after seeing what you like and realize that it's not available

Oh yeah, tell me about it. I can't imagine myself using either of the other 2 colors as well. Nothing wrong with it; just not my taste.

This post has been edited by domcobb: Oct 15 2016, 09:30 AM

Here my response in another thread on iOS 10.

Hehe. I gotta say, just the name alone tells a lot about the case!
I suppose this is the one that you're referring to, except this one is on the iPhone 6s instead of iPhone SE lah.

Indeed, it does look somewhat similar to those brands that you've mentioned.
In fact, Spigen came to mind first when I saw the case design shared by Jasper91!
I'm still very much hooked with the Power Suppoer Air Jacket that I mentioned before, which is why I haven't unboxed the iPhone SE just yet.
None of the Apple Premium Reseller seems to have the model for the iPhone SE, so I guess the closest alternative is Apple's own Leather Case (Black), which cost a bomb though.

Well, I doubt there's ever an OS out there that's without its fair share of problem ... I believe
You can choose to either embrace the flaws and enjoy the flavors of the new iOS 10 or ... choose to stick around with the existing OS, which, ironically, if you think about it, was the result of your then choice to move forward from the previous OS to the current one, while embracing the flaws and enjoying the flavors!
So, have you updated the iOS yet?

Nope, no regret at all .. Ok, fine! I lied!
I did regret NOT getting the iPhone SE during the 1st round of its post price-slashed period. I supposed there was never a need, considering the existing iPhone 5 of mine is still powerful in its performance, in the context of fulfilling my professional needs as a corporate trainer, as well as my personal needs to be connected with family, friends, and the rest of the world!
Well, things changed after I read about how the iPhone SE is on par with the iPhone 6s Plus, losing out only on few grounds such as 3D Touch, 5MP Front Facing Camera and of course, the most apparent one of all, the 5.5" screen size.
Everything else i.e. Chipset, CPU, GPU, RAM, and more, are actually the same, and with the further discounted price, thanks to then imminent arrival of the iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus, it was a bargain!
However, I took too long on deciding, and that led to "I'm sorry, sir, there's no more iPhone SE Space Grey 64GB anymore" ... Yeah, I did regret NOT getting the iPhone SE during the 1st round of the its post price-slashed period.

I gotta give this post a shoutout because truly, the iPhone SE is really nice to hold in the palm of your hand, and in a world where large screen mobile phones are, evidently, dominating the market right now, the iPhone SE, packed with the power of the iPhone 6s Plus, has something that even the iPhone 7 / iPhone 7 Plus can't offer, and that's the convenience of single-hand operational experience!
Now, this might seems like an abstract advantage and to some, it's just "meh" but to those who are more interested in the User Experience, which is what I believe Apple is all about, this is an absolute advantage and this I speak for myself.

Indeed, that should save some battery juice since the Raise to Wake requires accelerometer sensor and the display to function, and that impacts the battery usage.

Eh, bro, I thought you've gotten yourself the casing which you've pasted the photo of it in this forum, no?
Well, in the past, the iPhone 5 of mine, had both its front and back covered with screen protector, finished with the Apple's Leather Case (It was cheaper back then) but now, I'm using the iPhone without any protector whatsoever, and I gotta say, it feels really nice to hold the iPhone 5, as it is!
Words cannot describe it but of course, if you have butter fingers, please get the iPhone SE protected as much as possible.

I doubt that and FYI, Machines offers a further discounted price for the iPhone SE just by signing up to be their member.
You might want to check with Machines if interested.
I'm not sure if there's further discount offered by other Apple Premium Reseller though.

16GB is sufficient if one is discipline enough of monitor the storage usage, every now and then but consider this, add another RM250 and an additional 48GB is at your disposal!
Hope you've gotten the iPhone SE by now!

Which iOS are you guys on?

What's the RM60 for, if you don't mind me asking.